Lu Danjun

Lu Danjun was born in Danyang, Jiangsu, in 1963. He is a professor at Central South University and a translator who once served as chief translator for the former Ministry of Railways, taking part in translation work for the introduction and global expansion of China's high-speed rail. He has also served as a review expert for the "Library of Chinese Classics" and received the title of "Senior Translator" from the Translators Association of China in 2024. With more than one hundred translated works, he is known for titles such as The Girl Who Went Back in Time, Eat to Heal, and The Lord of the Rings. His translations in the Chinese book market cover both foreign literature and health and lifestyle. In literary translation he strives to preserve the narrative rhythm and emotional layers of the original, while in health-related books he seeks accurate terminology and accessible language so that general readers can understand and apply the content. His translations balance fidelity and readability and have earned him a steady readership in both fields.